Do you ever have days when you just don’t feel like cooking? I do. I’m exhausted, I’ve been rushing all day, you know the drill. Even when I don’t feel like cooking, I want my family to have a healthy meal. I just want it to be quick and easy. I was at Sam’s Club last weekend, attempting to plan my family meals, when I came across a demo for Tyson Chicken Nuggets and Del Monte Green Beans. They smelled so good and I was hungry. I know to never shop when I am hungry but I stopped for a sample. Sherry, the friendly demo lady, and I chatted for a bit. I found myself talking about healthy meal solutions for time crunched days. She told me Tyson Chicken nuggets are 100% natural and, judging from all the kids crowding around the demo with their parents waiting for their sample, a kid pleaser as well. I know my kids certainly enjoy them!
Although my kids like chicken nuggets and green beans served together as a meal, I decided to dress them up a little. I knew I could make a simple kid pleasing meal that would be perfect on nights I am busy or nights when we have something to do. I whipped up a Chicken Nugget Casserole and Cheesy Green Beans . The nine year old has been excited about seeing EPIC The Movie, which will be released in theaters this Friday, May 24th and this may be our dinner before attending the movie.
- 32 frozen chicken nuggets
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (26-1/2 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Place chicken nuggets in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted.
Cheesy Green Beans Recipe
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) green beans, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
• ¼ cup skim milk
• ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Directions:
Put beans in shallow buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Add the shredded cheese; dot with butter, then pour milk over the mixture. Stir until blended. Sprinkle bread crumbs over mixture. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serves 4.
What tips do you have to get your kids to eat healthy? Do you have any special recipes using Delmonte Green Beans or Tyson chicken nuggets?
Oh heavens, those green beans look amazing. I (I mean my kids) can’t wait to see Epic. If you see it on Friday, please let me know if you love it!
That dish looks AMAZING!! and we can’t wait to see EPIC too!
Your casserole looks pretty good! I would try some for sure.
that looks and sounds like a very delicious meal!
Yes I sometimes need quick meal ideas,, thanks!
Yes Pam.. I have those nights.. every day, lol! Love your recipes, what a brilliant idea!
That sounds tasty! I love easy-to-prepare meals.
My son wants to see the Epic movie.
Thanks for the great recipes.
My son is going to flip for Cheesy Chicken Nugget Casserole! He is crazy for chicken nuggets, so this is a fun surprise.
Those look really yummy! My boys are really looking forward to seeing Epic!
looks delicious pam! i just was at sams club buying tyson chicken fries this morning. i should have grabbed grean beans, although in my house they are bean beans.
Mmmm I bet my kids would love that. Thanks for the wonderful Idea.
Tyson nuggets are a staple in my house. Great recipes!
That looks absolutely delicious! Tyson is a staple at this house.
That casserole looks awesome! I am always looking for ways to use Nuggets. We eat a lot of them.
It looks good. I bet my kids would love it.
Looks great. I am always looking for quick meals for the kids on really busy days, thanks!
I never would have thought to make nuggets into a casserole – how yummy is THAT?!? I can eat Del Monte green beans straight out of the CAN – I dont even heat them up LOL And we cant WAIT to see Epic.
How creative! That really looks so delicious!
the green beans looks amazing. I would love to make them,
My kids can’t wait to see this! Those recipes look delicious. I know they’d enjoy the cheesy chicken nugget casserole and will have to make it for them sometime.
I have to agree with the other two. This dish looks awesome.
Oooh, yum! What a good idea. I love nuggets!!!
Oh man Pam, that looks fantastic!!!!! Love your idea of taking the chicken nuggets to a different place. 🙂